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Pecos

New Mexico · 1,392 residents · 1.775 sq mi
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Pecos has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,466. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,392
−3%since 2000
from 1,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+28%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7441K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pecos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,466
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,549 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,620
+70%since 2000
from $13,306 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−12%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(258)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino80.1%(1,154)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(543)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(244)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(1,110)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other5.6%(79)
Diversity Score47.2%(656)
Diversity Score
47
+25%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pecos, New Mexico?

Pecos, New Mexico has about 1,392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pecos, New Mexico?

The typical household in Pecos, New Mexico earns about $43,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pecos, New Mexico expensive?

In Pecos, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $107,800, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Pecos, New Mexico?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pecos, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pecos, New Mexico?

About 14.5% of people in Pecos, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pecos, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Pecos, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 355 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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